Eternal Brotherhood Season 2 Episode 19 Recap
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Si Yilin was rescued and taken back for emergency treatment. The doctors believed it would be a miracle if he survived this time, and his fate now rested in his own hands. Di Lin entrusted Si Yilin to Li Qing's care, though he also felt a pang of guilt toward her. Canxing soon learned about Si Yilin's condition and grew deeply worried. Luo Minghai comforted Canxing, expressing anger that these criminals dared to publicly assassinate a key military officer.
Canxing assigned Di Lin to handle the matter fairly, confident in his ability to resolve it properly. Meanwhile, officials from the Three Central Offices discussed Si Yilin's injury with Ma Wei, concluding that Canxing's lack of major action indicated his relationship with Si Yilin wasn't as close as it appeared. Ma Wei believed that compared to the stability of the nation, Si Yilin was insignificant. Luo Jie rescued the fleeing women of Jialai City from the Northern Tribe's grasp.
Upon hearing the news, Zichuan Xiu immediately ordered that the women be well cared for and that all men keep their distance. He then personally escorted them back to Jialai City, expecting to finally gain formal entry. However, the general who emerged berated the Lord of Light for bringing disaster upon them—these women had been sent as gifts to the Northern Tribe, only to be rescued and returned. Zichuan Xiu offered no resistance and surrendered outright. The group was imprisoned.
Not long after, the city's ruler, Pang Xiya, invited the Lord of Light to dine in her chambers. She formally introduced herself, showing respect by not removing his mask. Zichuan Xiu saw through her intentions—she was uncertain whether to side with the Northern Tribe or the Lord of Light, especially since Lu Di had been suffering repeated defeats against him.
She proposed a marriage alliance to secure cooperation, but Zichuan Xiu set what he thought were harsh conditions, such as his preference for being surrounded by women. To his surprise, Pang Xiya agreed and even promised to provide him with a fresh selection daily. Earlier, Zichuan Xiu had secretly ordered his subordinates to follow them and dig an escape tunnel if needed.
His men successfully tunneled into the prison, but upon exiting the city, they found Pang Xiya and her forces blocking their path. Di Lin began interrogating the men who had stabbed Si Yilin. Refugees gathered outside, holding protest signs demanding the assassins' release and pardon. At this moment, Si Yilin awoke and immediately asked about the fate of his attackers. Li Qing hurriedly explained that they were still under investigation and hadn't been sentenced.
Si Yilin insisted on going to the scene. Meanwhile, Canxing received a petition from the people pleading for the assassins' mercy, as if he had anticipated this outcome. Just as Di Lin was determined to execute the assassins, Si Yilin arrived and publicly pleaded for leniency. He admitted his own failings—his soldiers had trusted him, yet he hadn't brought them all home.
He blamed himself for Ge Qing's injuries and the rebellion among his ranks, declaring that he deserved punishment for the assassins' crimes. He then addressed the attackers, acknowledging their grievances against the Zichuan family but reminding them that turning their blades on their own people while the Northern Tribe remained a threat was wrong. He declared that if his death could solve everything, he was willing to die.
Si Yilin urged the soldiers to remember that the nation was their home—one that would never abandon them—and that they would eventually receive the respect they deserved. However, Di Lin still insisted on punishment. Canxing arrived then, arguing that law should accommodate compassion and promising justice for all. In the end, no one was punished. Afterward, Di Lin left with a bitter taste in his mouth, deeply resentful of Canxing.
Canxing had tasked him with handling the matter, only to step in at the last moment and win the people's favor, leaving Di Lin as the heartless enforcer. The law had been bent for Canxing alone, and his actions had placed everyone in an impossible position. Pang Xiya prepared numerous wedding outfits for Zichuan Xiu, but none met his approval. She then threatened Luo Jie, Bai Chuan, and the others, forcing them to choose.
With blades at their throats, they all agreed the outfits were splendid. However, it was then discovered that Li Nong, who had earlier dug the escape tunnel, had identified the optimal route by analyzing the softness of the soil. He accurately pinpointed where to dig to reach the water source, solving Jialai City's water supply problem and freeing them from dependence on the Northern Tribe.
Immediately, Pang Xiya abandoned her plans to marry Zichuan Xiu and instead retained Li Nong to oversee the water channel project. Liu Fengshuang's father fell seriously ill, and upon a physician's advice, she sought rare medicinal herbs. Guided by a young girl along the way, she encountered Budan, who provided the correct directions. Budan sensed that Liu Fengshuang was someone destined to walk toward the light.
Zichuan Xiu proposed inviting representatives from various regions to Jialai City to share knowledge on water channel construction, earning Pang Xiya's support—though she demanded a venue fee, to which Zichuan Xiu agreed with a smile.
